Which of the following is a true statement regarding obesity?
a. Globally, more people die of diseases related to being underweight than
overweight.
b. Eating massive quantities of food is part of the consumerist culture that exists in
many contemporary societies.
c. Food has become more expensive over time, and the average American family
now spends a higher percentage of its income on food.
d. Globally, nearly 80 percent of adults are classified as obese.
Answer: B
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